Distance From İstanbul Airport to San Diego International Airport, IST - SAN Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 6884 miles or 11078 kilometers or 5978 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and San Diego takes around 15 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 15 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • IST - SAN

Kilometers		11078 km
Statute Miles		6884 miles
Nautical Miles		5978 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 49 minutes

İstanbul Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - IST to SAN Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arnavutköy, Istanbul to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - SAN

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and San Diego (United States) is 11 Hours.
San Diego time is 11 Hours behind Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 14:07:23 +03
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-15, 03:07:23 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States